Some motors will perform better than others, depending on the kind of equipment and application you need. A single-phase motor will suit your needs the best if you are operating less powerful, smaller equipment.Similar to three phase motors, single phase motors also include an AC winding mounted on the stator and a cylindrical rotor filled with short-circuited conductors. The main distinction between the two motors is that the stator of a single phase motor receives power from only one phase source. Single phase motors have all the following characteristics: fixed length control; timer and counter functionality; overvoltage and undervoltage protection; and motor thermal protection.